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🇬🇧 Low Fat Claim in UK

Low Fat claims in UK require specific thresholds: No more than 3g of fat per 100g (solids) or 1.5g per 100ml (liquids).

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What the Rule Is

Using "low fat" on your food label is a regulated nutrition/health claim in United Kingdom. In Great Britain, claims are governed by retained Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register, which can diverge from the EU list following Brexit. For this claim, the condition is: No more than 3g of fat per 100g (solids) or 1.5g per 100ml (liquids)

What You Must Include
  • Meet specific nutritional thresholds
  • Use exact wording where prescribed
  • Include required accompanying statements
Common Violations
  • Using "low fat" without meeting the nutritional threshold
  • Missing required accompanying statements
  • Implied claims that do not meet the criteria
Examples: Compliant vs Non-Compliant

Compliant Examples

Low Fat (meets threshold)
Source of Low Fat (if applicable)

Non-Compliant Examples

Low Fat (threshold not met)
Very Low Fat (superlative not permitted)
How LabelGuard Checks This

LabelGuard automatically checks your "low fat" claim against UK thresholds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the thresholds for a "low fat" claim in UK?

No more than 3g of fat per 100g (solids) or 1.5g per 100ml (liquids)

Which law governs nutrition claims in UK?

In Great Britain, claims are governed by retained Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and the Great Britain nutrition and health claims register, which can diverge from the EU list following Brexit.

Can I use this claim on any product type?

Most claims can be used on eligible products, but some are restricted.

What happens if I misuse this claim?

Misleading claims can result in enforcement action, product recalls, and fines.

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-03-01

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.

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